Ways the Denver Broncos and the flexible QB can halt the Chiefs' reign.

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Week six of the 2025 NFL season

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We're in the sixth week in the football calendar , following recent discussion about two top teams as possible championship contenders, they both surrendered their unbeaten records.

Notable during those contests were the number of penalties both committed. Philadelphia committed them at crucial times so they kind of beat themselves after leading by two touchdowns entering the final quarter against Denver, set to play in London this weekend.

However it proved good to observe how Denver quarterback Bo Nix managed to overcome the shortfall before lead three successful possessions in three attempts during the final period, to win the game 21-17.

Denver boast the top defender in cornerback their star corner. They are first in red zone defence, whereas Philadelphia lead the league in scoring near the end zone, yet Denver won that battle.

They had effective strategies regarding disguised blitzes. They weren't always sending more than four pass rushers but they could position two LBs in the 'A' gap before withdrawing them and send a slot defender from the outside.

Early on in the campaign, it was noted on a program that the Broncos could be this season's dark horses. They finished last season well then did a good job of building upon that.

New TE their tight end has excelled significantly while new running back JK Dobbins is a player they believe in. He's currently fifth in the NFL in ground gains (over 400) as well as tied for fourth for rushing touchdowns (four).

I love that the coach Sean Payton has "RUN IT!" at the top of his playcall sheet.

This demonstrates that the Broncos are a squad that wants to prioritize the run, since you can do a lot off the back of that. It reduces opposing rushes while maintains in favourable situations.

It's also benefited quarterback Bo Nix, who entered into the league as the 12th overall draft pick in the prior draft, throwing 29 TDs – just behind a star QB for the rookie record (31 back in 2020).

Josh Allen and Herbert have the arm strength to pass all over, but they don't move the mobility as Nix. He has incredible arm talent, which is different, plus he is so athletic.

His strengths include his mobility, being able to pass on the run, as well as finding different arm angles to make throws when he rolls out of the pocket, the bootlegs. He is able to deliver precision throws over the middle and over the corner.

For a young quarterback, at 25, he displays a lot of composure under pressure and isn't really fazed by the blitz. He tries to evade being tackled as much as possible and can pass under pressure. He has a high football IQ and remains very decisive.

When you constantly rush it eats up time and makes the defence to stay on the field extended periods, and if you've got a mobile QB the defence has to cover the area downfield side to side. It can be draining.

The quarterback has bitten back with the coach on the sideline sometimes and it seems Payton appreciates that fire, that he's such a competitor. I think it's fun for him to have a rookie QB who's similar to play-dough. The coach can truly develop him the way he wants to build it. I believe it's a special experience for the coach.

The head coach owns a championship and now surpassed Bill Parcells in all-time victories (173, tying for 14th). He's seen everything. I think the success the Broncos are having on offence is largely due to his leadership, his play-calling, his game sense – and the combination with the QB helps make him what he is.

You wouldn't want a better guy guiding you, to help you through some of the tougher situations and boost confidence.

I have faith in the Broncos' defense, in the QB's grit and calm. But is the team strong enough to go against a top squad at its best? Because that was not a Super Bowl performance by the Eagles last Sunday.

Currently, it's unlikely the Broncos are incredible. They're performing above average, which is a good place to hold the AFC West. The key is is maintain this trajectory.

They're really good at leaning into their strength, which is the ground game, and this is exactly what they must do against the Jets in London. It will likely be a Dobbins-focused game, in essence.

New York have surrendered 140 rushing yards each contest (among the worst), five ground scores so far (10th worst), and they are the only team yet to win a game.

Since the NFL began tracking takeaways decades ago, this team are also the inaugural squad to be without any turnovers in five outings, which is surprising considering that the head coach was previously defensive co-ordinator with another team.

After the upcoming matchup, the Broncos face a smooth-ish schedule until their bye (in week 12) - the New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, the Texans and the Raiders before the Kansas City Chiefs.

Looking at the AFC West, Kansas City are 2-3 while Denver are even with the Chargers at 3-2 so they could challenge for the top of the division.

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